Danni White

Danni White is a developmental psychology graduate student at Liberty University. She works in the digital publishing, media, and technology industries. After this degree, she will go on to work on a PhD in social psychology in which she hopes to do research on perception and social cognition’s impact on human behavior. She hopes to apply this research in corporate HR departments and community-based organizations. In her otherwise limited spare time, she blogs, writes and reads. She loves coffee, sports, music, cooking, meeting new people, and binge watching Netflix.

The type of degree program the school has as well as how far a degree from that school will take you in life. Secondary to that is finances and I think this is secondary because once you get the education no matter the cost, you will always have... (more)

The type of degree program the school has as well as how far a degree from that school will take you in life. Secondary to that is finances and I think this is secondary because once you get the education no matter the cost, you will always have that knowledge. Then be concerned with faculty and location and so forth.

It isn't a wise idea to have your mom tag along with you into the interview. Of course, she can sit in the car or drop you off and pick you up or even stay at the hotel or in the waiting area. Many parents do. But the idea is that you will have to... (more)

It isn't a wise idea to have your mom tag along with you into the interview. Of course, she can sit in the car or drop you off and pick you up or even stay at the hotel or in the waiting area. Many parents do. But the idea is that you will have to go to graduate school yourself so this is good practice in standing on your own as you'll have to do that many times throughout your life.

There are often current students who might have a two-bedroom apartment and want to rent out the other room. You can find many of these by looking on Facebook groups specific to your college or your location.

Grad school is a time to make your mark in your academic career (make extra efforts to study hard and pay attention in class, use your time wisely and stay focused on your end goal). Grad school is also a time to network (get to know people who... (more)

Grad school is a time to make your mark in your academic career (make extra efforts to study hard and pay attention in class, use your time wisely and stay focused on your end goal). Grad school is also a time to network (get to know people who can mentor you, be lifelong friends, help you in your career, and give you recommendations).

Sometimes, it can be a great idea to live with other people while in graduate school, but sometimes it can be the worst decision. It depends on the level of responsibility amid the shared living space as far as finances, utilities, and supplies.... (more)

Sometimes, it can be a great idea to live with other people while in graduate school, but sometimes it can be the worst decision. It depends on the level of responsibility amid the shared living space as far as finances, utilities, and supplies. However, if you don't get along with the people, it might be better off on your own.

This depends on your lifestyle and the way you prefer your living arrangements to be. It also depends a lot on your financial situation. If you're in a dorm, it may not be a lot of choices. But you have an apartment or shared house, you may be able to arrange this.

Work and make your own money. Make two or three jobs if you have to. Take responsibility for the decisions you make and blame no one for your upbringing or for the difficulties you face. Pay ALL of your bills. Get your education and set your own... (more)

Work and make your own money. Make two or three jobs if you have to. Take responsibility for the decisions you make and blame no one for your upbringing or for the difficulties you face. Pay ALL of your bills. Get your education and set your own schedules that you stick to. Help your parents and siblingsas much as they will let you.

If you think you will need everything within the next semester, find some storage space to keep it for a few months. If you won't need it for another year or so, ship it home or to a friend's house. Then, there are always people in need who could benefit from it.

If all your notes are on your computer, I would say to save them until the end of college. If the notes are on paper, I would think to throw away notes after each school year depending on the class and what you need or don't need.

At the end of the semester, you can choose to keep your textbooks and read through them as most students don't read the entire textbook in a semester. Or, you can sell them. Facebook is great way to sell your textbooks.

Pick a quiet place that works for you. Some like the library while other prefer a coffee shop or their room. Log out of your social media accounts. Turn your phone on silent and turn it face down on the table or set it across the room. Mentally... (more)

Pick a quiet place that works for you. Some like the library while other prefer a coffee shop or their room. Log out of your social media accounts. Turn your phone on silent and turn it face down on the table or set it across the room. Mentally remove all roadblocks and push things into specific compartments with timeframes so you can focus.

Throw a party at your house or a friend's house and choose who brings what and who comes.Get into a small group and work on vision boarding and planning for following year.Go to the movies -- find something inspiring or exciting to watch.Go to... (more)

Throw a party at your house or a friend's house and choose who brings what and who comes.Get into a small group and work on vision boarding and planning for following year.Go to the movies -- find something inspiring or exciting to watch.Go to church -- many churches and youth groups have a variety of events for New Years Eve. [I know that my church has an afterparty for the young adults.]

Wearing your PJs to class can give the impression that you don't care about your education and/or that you are not serious. It can also make other students feel a certain uncomfortable way. Yes, college can be a pre-curser for how you should act professionally in your next phase of life.

Be strategic and methodical about what you absolutely have to do to complete finals. Then, list it out and apply a time window to get it done. Clear your schedule of everything else if you can and focus in that time window on the task until it is... (more)

Be strategic and methodical about what you absolutely have to do to complete finals. Then, list it out and apply a time window to get it done. Clear your schedule of everything else if you can and focus in that time window on the task until it is done. Begin ahead of time so you don't get behind or pressed for time.

Read a little bit at a time every day. Since I do not have much time in the day between work, school, and traveling, reading for 5 minutes a day has been helpful and allowed me to finish multiple lengthy books.